Sweet Suite 2017: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Gameplay

Back into the Sweet Suite 2017 coverage with another visit with LEGO, this time, exploring their video game division and specifically, standing there with my jaw hanging open as I watched a gameplay demo of Marvel Super Heroes 2!! Beautiful visuals..excellent music..nonstop action and a mind blowing villain reveal left me wondering why we can't get more amazing Marvel video games like this one. I know..i'm the demanding fanboy people write about every.damn.day. You can blame it on my passion for all things Marvel or my love of the excellent string of Marvel Studios films, or my lifelong love of Marvel Comics, but whatever the cause, it makes me want everything that gets released with the Marvel name on it to be perfect. Let's check out some damn near perfect video game footage...

Disney Parks Sneak In New Guardians of the Galaxy Tivan Collection Plush

We've all pointed and laughed at at least two fantastic videos filmed at the opening of Disney California Adventure's new Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout ride. Real Talk: grown men screaming for their life will always be funny. What we didn't see much of was the gift shop made specifically for the new ride and populated with some collectibles we never saw coming!!

In the Mission: Breakout gift shop, our friend Derek McCaw from FanboyPlanet.com spotted a Howard The Duck plush! Marked as part of the "Tivan Collection", so named for The Collector, who we were introduced to in the first Guardians of the Galaxy film, the Howard plush is modeled after his lengthier Guardians 2 appearance and is flanked by plush toys of Cosmo (the telepathic soviet space dog), Rocket Raccoon and, as expected, Baby Groot.

Toy Fair 2017: Hasbro Teases Upcoming Marvel Action Figure Releases *UPDATED: 2/4*

We've been tipped off by Marvelousnews (via Facebook) about a "rumored" batch of Marvel legends listings. We were familiar with the website they named as the source so we did a little digging and found the listings. Since retailers aren't in the habit of listing things for sale that don't exist, we are going to call this one confirmed! Time will tell I suppose, but really, why list if it's not real? They have better things to do. Here's what's on tap, if the website is to be believed...

Toy Fair 2017: Marvel Select Guardians of the Galaxy Action Figures Landing Soon!

Since the current team was formed in 2008, the Guardians of the Galaxy have become some of the Marvel Universe’s most popular characters. Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Groot and Rocket Raccoon have stopped numerous intergalactic threats – and starred in their own feature film – but they have yet to appear in the long-running Marvel Select line of action figures, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Now, Marvel Shop, the Disney Store and Diamond Select Toys are proud to bring the full team to stores as four all-new action figure sets based on their comic book appearances!

Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two Artwork Revealed

On Tuesday, December 8th, Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two arrives exclusively at Amazon with all new bonus content, film replicas and more. In addition, each film features custom disc sleeves from artist Matt Ferguson.

To recap, The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – an orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and Digital Copies of all Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of Dark Elves, an ancient drawing from the Morag vault, Avengers and S.T.R.I.K.E. uniform patches, a replica of the Tony Stark Tattoo from Marvel’s Iron Man 3, and much more!

Entertainment Earth's Guardians of the Galaxy 5-Pack For Die Hard Comic Fans

Does it mirror the ultra famous Hollywood adventure squad? NOPE! Does this 5 pack of action figure fury resemble the brand new cartoon series launched on Disney XD this past weekend? Not exactly! This mega exclusive 5 figure pack of the Guardians of the Galaxy is based on the comic book versions of Marvel's newest movie stars, and so we say they are for YOU, the ultra comic book fan who longs for a complete, all encompassing Mighty Marvel Plastic Universe. Entertainment Earth to the rescue!

More New Hasbro Marvel Super Hero Mashers!

Shu'Up! You know you love them! Not in a very, very long time has there been a "kid's" toy line so well received by collectors, and I suppose it doesn't hurt that there are wave after wave of Marvel Legends flooding stores so no one can argue one line is getting more Hasbro love than the other. This is just a quick addendum to our last update where we showed off the official pics for some new Mashers shown at San Diego Comic-Con 2015...like Rocket Raccoon, Carnage and Rhino! Now we get a look at Iron Patriot, Iron Skull, Ronan (ok that stings a little...I need a Marvel Select Ronan ..please and thank you), Nova, Daredevil and Winter Soldier...

Entertainment Earth's Guardians of the Galaxy 5 Figure Pack

Missed out on those harder to find Guardians of the Galaxy movie action figures and now you're stuck with stray Groot limbs and no hope of completing your favorite tree buddy? Had no interest in the movie team and wished Hasbro would assemble the true Marvel Comics team? Entertainment Earth has heard your pleas and answers with an exclusive boxed set that just might induce head explodey...so read on at your own peril!

Your favorite heroes from Guardians of the Galaxy are here in 6-inch scale, with fantastic accessories and more firepower than you can shake a stick at! Bring home the exclusive of the year with this Guardians of the Galaxy Comic Edition Marvel Legends Action Figure Box Set from Hasbro that includes 5 awesome figures in costumes you won't find anywhere else… and a bonus baby Groot. Plus, the fifth-panel display box lets you see all your figures and gear without having to open the box! More pics inside...

Toy Fair 2015: Hasbro Marvel Hero Mashers Update with Groot, Agent Venom & More

MORE MASHERS!! This will be another quickie update as we've had some further Hasbro Marvel Super Hero Mashers cross the office desk..and this update has 100% more GROOT per square inch! In our last update, we explored the play value of these Hero Mashers to a grown-ass-man/woman (which becomes irrelevant as you fall in love and leave the store with an armful at a time), the addition to this play value when you factor in pizza and burgers as accessories, and the wonders of translucent plastics, which are plentiful in these toys. Oh...we didn't talk about translucent plastics last time? DUDE...THERE ARE COLORFUL, SEE THROUGH PLASTICS APLENTY!! You want them, yes? Still on the fence? Then let's Groot some Groot Groot, Groot?

Marvel Comics Presents Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex Trailer

We now take a little break from the Toy Fair 2015 news to show you a trailer for a team up that would send, at the very least, a mini geek-gasm through the body of any self respecting dork...even if they don't currently collect comic books.

The Guardians of the Galaxy, the All-New X-Men, Nova, Captain Marvel, Cyclops and more team up for a cosmic throwdown the likes of which have never been seen in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY & X-MEN: THE BLACK VORTEX! On sale this week, the highly anticipated first issue in the upcoming crossover from fan-favorite writer Sam Humphries and blockbuster artist Ed McGuinness!

Funko's Guardians of the Galaxy Pop! Dancing Groot & Howard the Duck

From Marvel's wildly popular Guardians of the Galaxy, we bring you Dancing Groot and Howard the Duck!

We know you've all been waiting to get your hands on a Dancing Groot Pop! We are excited to be the first to present you with the opportunity to have the adorable extraterrestrial tree being! Haven't seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet? Don't fret...

You can watch the delightful Dancing Groot scene right here!

Put on some music and get ready to dance with Groot!

Howard the Duck is also available for the first time from Funko! He's free from The Collector's cages and looking to spread his wings!

Guardians of the Galaxy Explore Venom's Home World

This November, dare to venture where no hero in the Marvel Universe has ever gone before as the Guardians of the Galaxy find themselves stranded on the home world of the Symbiotes! It all kicks off this November in Planet of the Symbiotes, the newest storyline beginning in Guardians of the Galaxy #21, from blockbuster writer Brian Michael Bendis and Marvel All-New Young Gun artist Valerio Schiti!

Ever since the Symbiote bonded with Flash Thompson, he has wielded it as a force for good, making the Earth a safer place as the hero known as Venom. Only the far reaches of space are a little bit out of his depth – even when he’s packing a crazed alien costume!

“Isn’t it interesting after all this time, we’ve never seen the Symbiote’s home planet?” says Executive Editor Mike Marts. “What does the planet look like? How will they respond to Agent Venom? It’s a lot of mystery, which is always fun. But come November, we’ll be adding to the Symbiote mythology in some new and exciting ways.”

What’s All This Then? #3: Rapid Fire Marvel & DC Comics News

What’s All This Then? #3: Rapid Fire

By: Andrew O’Brien

Hey! A lot has happened in the past month or so. I’d love to dedicate an entire article to each and every one of those things, but that would take far too long, so I’m going to go about this a little differently. This will be a lightning round of sorts where I can tell you the bare basics of a few things in the comics media-sphere that have interested me that I think you should also take note of. Sound good? Doesn't matter, that’s what I’m doing, so hold on to your butts. Here we go.

(SPOILER warning: I will be spoiling things. Mostly things involving talking raccoons and turtles, but if you don’t care keep reading.)

Disney Announce Disney Infinity Toybox 2.0 Features

Leading into the Disney Infinity Toy Box Summit, which is being held at Avalanche Software in Salt Lake City, UT from August 15 – 17, Disney Interactive today announced a detailed list of new Toy Box features that will debut in the new Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition) (click HERE to pre-order!) when it hits retail stores next month. This weekend, Avalanche Software will allow select super-fans from all over the world to experience first-hand, the new tools that will make it easier and faster for every Disney Infinity fan to build and share custom Toy Box creations with family and friends.

Hot Toys Guardians of the Galaxy: 1/6th scale Rocket & Groot Collectible Figures Set

Marvel Studios is expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe this Summer and bringing fans to the cosmos in the action packed space adventure – Guardians of the Galaxy. A group of outlaw, two thugs, an assassin and a maniac will team up to battle evil and save the galaxy! To gear fans ready for this film’s worldwide release, Hot Toys is excited to present a special 1/6th scale collectible figures set which includes the gun-toting Rocket and his personal houseplant/muscle Groot!

The movie-accurate Rocket Collectible Figure is specially crafted based on his unique physique in the film. It features a finely sculpted head and body, specially tailored costume, weapon, and specially designed figure stand.

The movie-accurate Groot Collectible Figure features highly detailed head and body with amazing paint application to reflect his distinctive appearance, and a specially designed figure stand. 

Guardians of the Galaxy Minimates Land at Toys R Us

One of the most highly anticipated Marvel movies to date, Guardians of the Galaxy, is in movie theaters now, and response has been so great that a sequel is already  in the works for 2017! The newest series of Marvel Minimates based on the film is getting a great response as well, and it is currently available in Toys "R" Us stores, with an exclusive Minimate not available anywhere else!

Three two-packs are in Toys "R" Us stores now, as well as on Toysrus.com:- Star-Lord and Ronan- Drax and Groot (with Rocket micro-figure)- Yondu and Sakaaran Trooper (Toys "R" Us exclusive)

SDCC 2014: Guardians of the Galaxy Sequel Announced

Yep. It's already happening. After weeks of journos and lucky fans filling up my Twitter feed gushing over the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie using words like "Perfection" and "Amazeballs" and "OMG my eyes are melting out of my skull!!!" ...it appears this advance word of mouth was enough to green light a sequel! Or maybe there was already a sequel planned, as such are the ways of the uber-minds shaping the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We can't hope to understand.

Marvel reports "During Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at Comic-Con International 2014 Saturday night, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt and director James Gunn announced that a sequel to the film will hit theaters July 28, 2017."

SDCC 2014: Pre-Show: On the Show Floor with DC, Marvel, Legendary, NECA, Teddy Scares & More

A little under 3 hours and the flood gates will open as the rabid hordes of geekdom storm the castle known as SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2014!!! As the hour creeps closer, our friends from 15 years of dorky news coverage are scrambling to finish their booths and make themselves presentable for the public, all of which doesn't stop them from showing off their spaces! Let's take a look around the show floor and discuss what's being unveiled this year...

We're being told this year's Comic-Con theme is "in mourning" as evidenced by the black tarps and drapes EVERYWHERE. In years past, a small group of ninja-like press could run the floor and snap pics of every little thing without being bothered much at all. Come Thursday, that story would change drastically as security would warn you to stay with your booth, as the other vendors don't want pre-show photography. This year it seems NO ONE wants pre-show photography, as a couple of our friends were already shoo'd away and threatened with ejection if they took one more fuzzy camera phone picture. Serious crack down, huh? Never the less, we have some tidbits to share.

SnapCo's Blockbuster Cup-Topper Lineup

Snap Creative and their in-theatre division Snapco are telling a new type of Toy Story this summer with the release of five major collectible promotional toy programs at movie theaters worldwide for the top summer blockbusters. Their expansive licensed portfolio for kids and ultra-fans are rolling out all summer long for the hottest summer releases that have an estimated box office of over $3B, including Dreamworks’ How to Train Your Dragon 2, Paramount and Hasbro’s Transformers: Age of Extinction, Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Paramount and Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

“These programs are an innovative way for studios to extend brands and reach fans of toy collectibles, especially in the wake of shrinking shelf space for action figures at many retailers,” states Bill Howard, CEO of Snap Creative. “These in-theater collectibles are an extremely effective sales and marketing tool for studios and exhibitors alike. On average, there’s a 20% lift in sales for the branded collectibles and popcorn “speed-packs” compared to the non-branded popcorn packages. We also had a hugely successful program for the Disney hit Frozen earlier this year. These packs help audiences connect with brands on a whole new level.”

New Character Art from Guardians of the Galaxy, The Sakaaran Mystery & A Possible Cartoon

 

With toys already hitting store pegs and multiple trailers dropping across the planet, it seems baffling that people still claim they haven't seen the WHOLE look for each of the Guardians of the Galaxy characters! Welp, Marvel is ready to fix that. From points unknown comes new character art giving you a nice head-to-toe image of your assholes of the universe! These could prove particularly useful to cosplayers...